Carlsberg vows to pay more earnings as dividends

Carlsberg, the world’s fourth-biggest brewer, has pledged to pay more of earnings in the form of dividends as its new chief unveiled his strategy for the next six years.

The company will distribute 50% of annual net income to investors, Carlsberg said yesterday, exceeding the current payout ratio of 31%.

The Danish brewer also reaffirmed its commitment to Russia, where it’s the biggest beermaker and has closed plants in response to falling consumption.